Merry Christmas!

This Christmas seemed to come so fast but I did get some time for Advent reflections. I have so many opportunities where I live to hear great sermons and attend beautiful Masses. I feel so blessed.

Here are a few more recent snow pics. We still have a lot of snow on the ground for a white but icy Christmas.

Merry Christmas to all!

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16

More snow pics

Snow Day

We had our first big snow today. We probably had 7 inches of snow!

Mikey really wanted to get outside and throw some snowballs. He threw one at me and said "Bull's eye!" He's been waiting to do this for awhile now!

The girls got out there too and went on the new tire swing while throwing snow at each other (pics to follow). I enjoyed the snow too although I don't have the proper snow gear yet (boots, gloves and warm coats to follow).

Mikey's 4th birthday

Mikey turned 4 on the day after Thanksgiving. He had a wonderful day and in the evening, some of his friends came over for his birthday party. We had a farm theme and he's really enjoying his new barn and the animals.

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Psalm 127:3

A Sentence...

Mikey spoke a sentence the other day (without prompting)
He said "Sheep...eat...grass."
This may not seem like a big deal to most but around here...
I am so proud of him and so glad he's moving beyond putting 2 words together. He's also become very good at computer games (Dad taught him how to use the mouse), memory games and he's singing a lot of songs.

Skyline Drive

Julia, Mikey and I took a drive up Skyline Drive on a beautiful, clear day. Mikey was thrilled to be back up on the mountain climbing rocks and he loves the museum there too. Unfortunately, we got there only a few minutes before closing and Mikey didn't understand that one. Here are a few pics from our outing.

Youngest and Oldest

I love these photos of Hannah and Mikey. I love how Mikey is looking at the camera instead of away. His eye contact is better and he's improving a lot lately.